Manchester Events Guide: Straight Arrows at Big Hands
Straight Arrows are bringing their energetic Australian indie-rock sound to Manchester on Tuesday 14 July 2026, and they're bringing The Whalleys along for the ride. This is a cracking opportunity to catch two solid live acts in one night for just a fiver, making it one of the best-value gigs on Oxford Road this summer. If you're after proper guitar-driven rock with genuine punch, this one's worth blocking out your calendar for.
Big Hands is tucked away on Oxford Road and has become a proper hub for alternative and indie acts across Greater Manchester. The venue's intimate setup means you'll get close to the band without the corporate feel of the bigger rooms – it's the kind of place where you can actually hear the music properly and feel the energy in the room. It's exactly the sort of grassroots spot that keeps Manchester's live music scene ticking over.
Get down early if you want to catch The Whalleys, the local support act who'll be warming things up nicely. The 18+ age restriction means it'll be a proper grown-up crowd, so expect the usual mix of serious music fans and people just after a good night out. Oxford Road's got plenty of bars nearby if you fancy a pint beforehand, and it's dead easy to get to on the tram.
